Waiters Collection (#7)

Two Helpings of Capon Farci aux Truffles by H. M. Bateman
A rather rotund looking gentleman savours a tiny portion of French cuisine at a restaurant as the chef and waiters wait anxiously for his reaction. Date: 1925

The Gentle Art of Living by H. M. Bateman
A couple enjoy a pleasant dinner in a restaurant, garnished with champagne and the attendance of a waiter. Date: 1925

Two pigs carrying in drinks on a French New Year postcard. Date: circa 1890s

The oak-panelled banqueting room at Kettner s
Never-empty London: The Empires Capital as a Centre of Entertainment. A New Attraction for the Londoner and the Visitor to London: the Oak-Panelled Banqueting Room at Kettner s. A view by C. E

Bal Tabarin Nightclub, Paris
Some of the audience members and waiters during a glitzy show at the Bal Tabarin nightclub in Paris. It was the final show on 3 June 1966 before the club closed down

Cartoon, Playing cards, WW1
Cartoon, Playing cards. Two old men at a table in a cafe play a game of cards (piquet) with their food rationing cards, which are normally used for buying meat, bread, coal and sugar. Date: 1917

Hotel Californie, Marseille, France
Welcome to the Hotel Californie, on le Cours Belsunce, Marseille, France (!) - pink champagne on ice not pictured... Date: circa 1940s

Bellagio - Lake Como - Lombardy, Italy - Streetside arcade. Date: circa 1910s

Union Pacific Diner
Passengers eating and drinking in comfort and style in on a Dining Car on the Union Pacific Railway, USA. Date: 1940s

English Waiter
An English waiter carries cups and a jug to a table, accompanied by a wooly dog. Date: 1838

Garden Party Dinner 1920
People at a garden party in Baroda, in honour of Lord Chelmsford. Date: circa 1920

Skating Dutch Waiter
Fashionable Dutch people have their drinks served by skating waiters in dress suits. Date: 1923

Overheated Customer 1903
Obsequious waiter and overheated customer Date: 1903

Maitre D hotel
A Parisian maitre d hotel Date: 1879

Cafe D Orsay or Trois Freres Provencaux, Paris 1846
Interior of Cafe D Orsay or Trois Freres Provencaux. 1846

Hotel des Princes, Paris 1840
Hotel des Princes, Paris. 1840

Restaurant in the Taverne Royale, Brussels, Belgium
Restaurant in the Taverne Royale, Rue d Arenberg, Brussels, Belgium. Date: circa 1950s

Cartoon, Scene outside a cafe, WW1
Cartoon, Scene outside a cafe. With new restrictions on the serving of alcohol, two soldiers are turned away, and a waiter challenges two little boys sitting at a table. Date: 1916

Cartoon, Disappointed greed, WW1
Cartoon, Disappointed greed, a comment on new alcohol restrictions. The waiter tells a lady that the anisette is too high in alcohol content for him to serve to her. Date: 1916

Banquet in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, USA
Banquet scene in Mammoth Cave, in Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky, USA. The underground dining room was able to seat 500 people. Date: 1915

Souvenir book of postcards, Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico
Back cover of a souvenir book of postcards from Agua Caliente, a popular leisure centre in Tijuana, Mexico, Central America

FOGOLINO, Marcello (1483-1553). Courtiers at Malpaga Castle. 1st half 16th c. ITALY. Bergamo. Malpaga Castle. Servants bringing game dishes to table. Renaissance art. Fresco

Liqueur Galliano. Italian herbal liqueur created in 1896. Named after Giuseppe Galliano, hero of the First Italo-Ethiopian War. Advertising Poster of 1902. Contemporary Art. Engraving

Interior view of caf頎uevo. Madrid, s. XIX. Engraving
Interior view of caf頎 uevo. Madrid, s.XIX. Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Museo de Historia

Dinner reception at election time
Upper class ladies and gentlemen at a dinner reception at election time, with a results board above them naming the four political parties: Conservative, NAT Liberal, Liberal and Labour

Crew on board PS Bournemouth Queen
Group photo of crew on board the paddle steamer Bournemouth Queen, Southampton

Dutch Grille, Bismark Cafe, San Francisco, California, USA
Scene inside the Dutch Grille, Bismark Cafe, Pacific Building, Market Street, San Francisco, California, USA. Date: circa 1911

Waitress in a gentlemens club by Fish, WW1
Uncle Fred, one of the characters in The Tatler magazine s, Letters of Eve, drawn by Annie Fish is pictured enjoying having his lunch at his club

Dining room with two waiters, China. Date: circa 1890

Silhouette of diners and waiters at a table. Date: 20th century

Silver service on a train
Two attendants serving dinner to a woman (incidentally, a TWA stewardess) on a train journey. Date: 1940s

Scotts Oyster Bars
A group of waiters at Scotts Oyster Bar, West End, London. Date: 1930s

Waiters School
Men waiting on a table, a training session at the London School of Waiters. Date: early 1930s

Representation of the Interior of Guildhall on the occasion of the visit of the King and Queen
XCF377210 Representation of the Interior of Guildhall on the occasion of the visit of the King and Queen, at the Inauguration Dinner of Ald

Garcons de Cafe, illustration form The Yellow Book, 1894 (litho)
XIR377164 Garcons de Cafe, illustration form The Yellow Book, 1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Dr. Syntax entertained at college, drawn and etched by Rowlandson, circa 1819. food and drink, people, dinning table, bottles, waiters, liszt gourmet archive

A Princely Banquet, 1491 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF275601 A Princely Banquet, 1491 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Grand Ceremonial Banquet at the French Court in the 14th century, from a 19th century
KW260508 Grand Ceremonial Banquet at the French Court in the 14th century, from a 19th century engraving in Dictionnaire du Mobilier Francais by M

A Meal served to Henri IV (1553-1610) Marie de Medicis (1573-1642) Elisabeth de France
XIR173002 A Meal served to Henri IV (1553-1610) Marie de Medicis (1573-1642) Elisabeth de France (1602-44) and the Dauphin Louis (1601-43) in the Forest of Fontainebleau

London Stock Exchange - Throgmorton St - Waiters & Sergeants
London Stock Exchange Visitors Gallery - Throgmorton St - Waiters & Sergeants Date: early 1960s

Passengers being served tea on the deck of the RMS Adriatic

Waiters aboard the SS President Monroe
San Francisco, California: c. 1940 s. Five passengers who were servers aboard the SS President Monroe

Dr. Syntax Entertained At College, Drawn And Etched By Rowlandson, Circa 1819. Food And Drink, People, Dinning Table, Bottles, Waiters, Liszt Gourmet Archive

A French cafe scene. " Small street jobs"

The fashionable restaurant du Boeuf
The fashionable bull restaurant. 1792. Patrons make small talk whilst waiting for their meal. 1792

French humour. Fish preparing to eat a man. " I can assure you it exists in the air."

Ward & Vokes in The head waiters Ward & Vokes in The head wa
Ward & Vokes in The head waiters. Date c1901

Ward & Vokes in a brand new frolic The head waiters Ward & V
Ward & Vokes in a brand new frolic The head waiters. Date c1901

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"Captivating Waiters: A Glimpse into the World of Hospitality" Step back in time to 1850, where Garcon De Cafe sets the stage for exceptional service. Meet Gabriel Masselin, a waiter whose charm and grace captivate patrons at every turn. Picture a wine waiter effortlessly opening bottles with finesse, adding an air of sophistication to any dining experience. Transport yourself to Café Port d'Andratx in Mallorca, Spain, nestled amidst the enchanting beauty of Europe. Here, waiters orchestrate culinary delights that leave guests spellbound. Just like David Copperfield's illusions mesmerize audiences, these waiters perform their own magic by creating unforgettable moments through impeccable service. Imagine a grand banquet scene unfolding at the Egyptian Hall within Mansion House. Waiters glide gracefully between tables as they cater to esteemed guests with utmost professionalism and attention to detail. Riviera Interlude by Clark Fay comes alive as these skilled individuals transform ordinary evenings into extraordinary affairs. But it's not just lavish events that showcase their talents; even intimate dinner parties at home become elevated when attended by dedicated waitstaff who anticipate every need. The Country Club at Johannesburg epitomizes this level of excellence as its waiters provide seamless experiences that surpass expectations. Venturing further across borders, we find ourselves in Brussels, Belgium – specifically at the Restaurant of the Grand Hotel. Here, waiters embody elegance and refinement while serving delectable cuisine from around the world. Dining in the moonlight takes on new meaning within the enchanting Garden Grill-Room under their attentive care. Travel back in time once more to 1940 Napoli where Gerardo di Nola presents various types of pasta with pride and expertise unmatched elsewhere. These passionate waiters bring Italian flavors alive through their knowledge and enthusiasm for gastronomy. From historical landmarks to hidden gems worldwide, one thing remains constant – outstanding service provided by remarkable individuals known as "waiters.